How did the word gay go from meaning lighthearted to homosexual? Also, why are elementary schools sometimes called grammar schools? Plus, imeldific, gone pecan, random Scrabble words, and the difference between borrow and lend. And the etiquette of...
Paronomasia’s just another word for pun, and Martha can’t resist offering an example. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Paronomasia” Grant, I’m reading a terrific book about antigravity. I just can’t put it down. That’s terrible. I...
